The Story of Jack (AKA, Mr. O’Lantern)

It all starts with an Irish folktale called The Legend of Stingy Jack.  So who exactly is this “Stingy Jack?” As the story goes, Jack lived in a small Irish village. He was known among the villagers as a drunk and not a very nice person. In fact, the Devil himself heard many rumors about […]

The Ancient Indigenous Roots of Pumpkin Pie

Fall has arrived and with it, pumpkins! Covering stoops across the US, pumpkins are a part of the aesthetics of fall as well as the menu. While we already shared the ancient origins of pumpkin pie spice, we want to dive into the ancient Indigenous origins of pumpkin pie too!

The Austronesian History of PSLs

Do you like pumpkin spice lattes? Are you obsessed with PSL season? If so, you have the ancient Austronesian peoples to thank! Confused? Let’s walk you through the ancient, global history of the spices that go into your favorite fall treat.